Jack Flaherty exits early with leg discomfort in Tigers game against Guardians

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Jack Flaherty exits early with leg discomfort in Tigers game against Guardians
Summary

Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty left Friday's game against the Cleveland Guardians after three innings due to left leg discomfort. He allowed two runs on three hits, one walk, and struck out one while throwing 63 pitches. This outing marks Flaherty's second-shortest appearance of the season, adding to his struggles with a record of 1-7 and an ERA of 5.35. Following his exit, reliever Jacob Waguespack replaced Flaherty and pitched a scoreless inning. Flaherty’s health is concerning as the Tigers prepare to welcome back Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize from the injured list this weekend.

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  • Flaherty left the game after three innings against the Guardians.
  • He allowed two runs on three hits and one walk.
  • Flaherty's record now stands at 1-7 with a 5.35 ERA.
  • Jacob Waguespack replaced Flaherty and threw a scoreless inning.
  • The Tigers expect to have Skubal and Mize back from injury soon.
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  • 2:34 AMESPN MLBTigers' Flaherty leaves start early due to left le...
  • 1:06 AMYahoo SportsTigers' pitcher Jack Flaherty leaves after 3 innings because of left leg discomfort
  • 1:05 AMYahoo SportsJack Flaherty injury update: Tigers righty exits with leg discomfort
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty left after three innings of Friday night's game against Cleveland because of left leg discomfort. It is Flaherty's second-shortest outing of the season. Flaherty came into the game with a 1-7 record.

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Jack Flaherty injury update: Tigers righty exited his start against the Cleveland Guardians after three innings on Friday with left leg discomfort.

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Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty pitched just three innings Friday night against the Guardians before leaving his start due to left leg discomfort.

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